Quality drives Architecture
The arc42 quality model: a working reference for specifying quality goals, comparing approaches, and grounding them in established standards.
- Quality Characteristics Find the right term: definitions, aliases, related qualities, linked standards. 191 entries, 37 aliases
- Example Requirements Specify measurable targets: scenarios with context, triggers, acceptance criteria. 149 examples
- Solution Approaches Choose architectural tactics: patterns and practices that enable specific qualities. 55 approaches, 51 aliases
- Standards & Regulations Ground qualities in authority: ISO, NIST, EU, and sector standards, by category. 46 standards, 13 categories
Interactive map
The quality graph
Qualities, dimensions, requirements, and standards as a connected model. Use the graph when relations matter more than alphabetic lookup.